Care Home Cook | Top Pay, Training & Benefits

Avenue House Nursing and Care Home; Rushden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality care home located in Rushden is seeking a dedicated Cook to provide and manage high-quality catering services for residents. This role involves ensuring nutritious meal options, maintaining food safety standards, and managing food costs effectively. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 in Catering and a minimum of two years’ experience in a fast-paced catering environment. The offers include competitive salaries, training opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Pay increase based on performance

28 days annual leave

Nest Pension Scheme

Bonusly Points system

Fully funded training

Low-cost meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years catering experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience conducting effective person-centred one-to-ones.
• One year minimum people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a high-quality catering service for residents.
• Operate a safe and cost-effective catering service.
• Ensure residents have a choice of nutritious meals.

Skills

Catering experience

People management

Food safety compliance

Education

Level 3 in Catering

Job description

A quality care home located in Rushden is seeking a dedicated Cook to provide and manage high-quality catering services for residents. This role involves ensuring nutritious meal options, maintaining food safety standards, and managing food costs effectively. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 in Catering and a minimum of two years’ experience in a fast-paced catering environment. The offers include competitive salaries, training opportunities, and various employee benefits.